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Is it ok to use 10% benzoyl peroxide when having acne after hair transplant and for how long?

TuthfulnessApr 25, 2015
Is it ok using benzoyl peroxide to help get rid of acne after hair transplant? I was wondering for how long and is it ok to use to use 10% benzoyl peroxide? Also i wanted to know how long does it take to get one's hair back in the donor area?

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